Leigh Centurions Chairman Michael Norris has revealed plans for a new off-field structure for the Club as they look to build on the successes of 2014.

The Centurions were League Leaders and Grand Final winners in the Kingstone Press Championship and were also recognised for their structure off the field by winning Club of the Year at the Championship awards dinner.

Mr Norris said: “Despite winning Club of the Year, at Leigh Centurions we are aware that we need to continue to evolve our off-field operations in order to maintain our drive for Super League. To this end I am implementing a number of changes to our structures.

“Firstly, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Carty, 48, a Leigh lad born and bred, who joins the Centurions as Commercial Director. Dan will be charged with the generation of all revenues including ticket sales, sponsorships, corporate activity and the retail arm of the Club.

“Dan comes to the post with over 20 years of Sales and Marketing experience on several platforms including Property, Media, Publishing and Digital Media. He is well placed to maximise the Club’s revenue generation at a time when the Club sits right at the heart of its community.”

Dan Carty said: “I am over the moon and bursting with pride about my new role with the Centurions and am under no illusion about the challenges which lie ahead. I am very much looking forward to driving the Commercial department through the next phase of the Club’s development. I am a Leigh lad and I fully understand what Rugby League and this Club means to the passionately sporting people of Leigh.”

Mr Norris continued: “In order to assist Dan and all our colleagues in their roles I am putting in place a new operating structure to enable us to make quick decisions and implement them effectively.

“As our new Commercial Director, Dan will be part of a Board comprising myself (Chairman and Finance Director), Steve Openshaw (Acting Chief Executive Officer) and Derek Beaumont (Head of Rugby) whilst Michael Latham (Media and Communications Director) and Allan Rowley (Operations Director), both of whom have many years’ experience of Rugby League at all levels, will continue with the great work they have started.”

“I believe this new structure will allow us to compete at the highest level with clubs that have a much bigger support team than Leigh Centurions, whilst also keeping our cost base to a minimum.

“I wish to place on record my personal thanks and gratitude to those other members of the former Board of Management and I am confident they will continue to support the Club in many ways.

“Neil Wilcock has ended up giving more of his time to the cause than was originally expected and I am delighted to know that he will be there as a Fan, Sponsor and sounding board for next season and beyond, whilst Trevor Barton will continue to lead his Foundation which does great work in our Local Area.

“Alan Platt and Jackie Mottershead have been stalwarts of the club and brought great stability to the set up at a time when calm heads were needed. I will be forever grateful to them for this and look forward to seeing them running the Touchdown Club again next season.

“In recognition of his fine service to the Club Alan Platt has been made a Life Member and I am delighted to say that he has accepted this great honour with his customary grace and modesty.”

Yours in sport,
Michael Norris, Chairman

For full details of all commercial opportunities at Leigh Centurions visit www.leighcenturions.com and contact Dan Carty through dan.carty@leighrl.co.uk or telephone 01942 487887

Leigh Centurions Chairman Michael Norris has revealed plans for a new off-field structure for the Club as they look to build on the successes of 2014.

The Centurions were League Leaders and Grand Final winners in the Kingstone Press Championship and were also recognised for their structure off the field by winning Club of the Year at the Championship awards dinner.

Mr Norris said: “Despite winning Club of the Year, at Leigh Centurions we are aware that we need to continue to evolve our off-field operations in order to maintain our drive for Super League. To this end I am implementing a number of changes to our structures.

“Firstly, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Carty, 48, a Leigh lad born and bred, who joins the Centurions as Commercial Director. Dan will be charged with the generation of all revenues including ticket sales, sponsorships, corporate activity and the retail arm of the Club.

“Dan comes to the post with over 20 years of Sales and Marketing experience on several platforms including Property, Media, Publishing and Digital Media. He is well placed to maximise the Club’s revenue generation at a time when the Club sits right at the heart of its community.”

Dan Carty said: “I am over the moon and bursting with pride about my new role with the Centurions and am under no illusion about the challenges which lie ahead. I am very much looking forward to driving the Commercial department through the next phase of the Club’s development. I am a Leigh lad and I fully understand what Rugby League and this Club means to the passionately sporting people of Leigh.”

Mr Norris continued: “In order to assist Dan and all our colleagues in their roles I am putting in place a new operating structure to enable us to make quick decisions and implement them effectively.

“As our new Commercial Director, Dan will be part of a Board comprising myself (Chairman and Finance Director), Steve Openshaw (Acting Chief Executive Officer) and Derek Beaumont (Head of Rugby) whilst Michael Latham (Media and Communications Director) and Allan Rowley (Operations Director), both of whom have many years’ experience of Rugby League at all levels, will continue with the great work they have started.”

“I believe this new structure will allow us to compete at the highest level with clubs that have a much bigger support team than Leigh Centurions, whilst also keeping our cost base to a minimum.

“I wish to place on record my personal thanks and gratitude to those other members of the former Board of Management and I am confident they will continue to support the Club in many ways.

“Neil Wilcock has ended up giving more of his time to the cause than was originally expected and I am delighted to know that he will be there as a Fan, Sponsor and sounding board for next season and beyond, whilst Trevor Barton will continue to lead his Foundation which does great work in our Local Area.

“Alan Platt and Jackie Mottershead have been stalwarts of the club and brought great stability to the set up at a time when calm heads were needed. I will be forever grateful to them for this and look forward to seeing them running the Touchdown Club again next season.

“In recognition of his fine service to the Club Alan Platt has been made a Life Member and I am delighted to say that he has accepted this great honour with his customary grace and modesty.”

Yours in sport,
Michael Norris, Chairman

For full details of all commercial opportunities at Leigh Centurions visit www.leighcenturions.com and contact Dan Carty through dan.carty@leighrl.co.uk or telephone 01942 487887